SKi8000 expedition 2004: Update

• Fri 16: Climb from basecamp to OC&C Strategy Consultants Camp 1 (6425 m)
• Sat 17: Climb to Fugro Camp 2 (7080 m)
• Sun 18: Climb to ca 7500 m, where we'll pitch Vicks Camp 3
• Mon 19: Climb to summit of Cho Oyu (8201 m) followed by SKI descent to camp 1 (6400 m)

Naturally, the program is subject to weather conditions. Strong winds, snowfall, etc could delay the program.

Herman will stay in basecamp to monitor our progress and health. We'll keep frequent radio contact. He will keep you up to date via updates on this site!

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Dispatches

 

Altitech2: Digital Altimeter, Barometer, Compass and Thermometer. Time/Date/Alarms. Chronograph with 24 hour working range. Timer with stop, repeat and up function. Rotating Bezel. Leveling bubble. Carabiner latch. E.L. 3 second backlight. Water resistant. 4" x 2-1/4" x 3/4" 2 oz. Requires 1 CR2032 battery. See more here.

  Altitude pre-
   acclimatization

   Ascenders

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   Black Diamond

   Botas

   Brunton

   Carabiners

   CaVa Climbing Shoes
   Clearance

   Clif Bar

   CMI

   Crampons

   Edelweiss ropes
   Eureka Tents

   Featured

   FoxRiver

   Garmin

   Granite Gear

   Harnesses
   Headlamps
   Helmets

   HighGear
   Ice Axes

   Kavu Eyewear

   Katadyn

   Kong

   Lekisport

   Lowepro

   Motorola

   Nalgene

   New England Ropes

   Nikwax

   Omega

   Outdoor Designs

   Pelican

   PowerBar

   Princeton Tec

   Prescription Glacier

   Glasses

   Primus

   Rope Bags

   Seattle Sports

   Serius
   Sleeping Bags

   Stubai

   Suunto

   Tents

   Trekking Poles
   Ushba
   and more here